Account Executive (Sports)

Responsibilities

• Drive Results! Exceed sales goals by developing and delivering innovative sponsorship packages that create win-win outcomes.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Identify and engage potential clients, showcasing the power of sports sponsorships and integrated marketing.
• Own the Sales Process: Manage the full sales cycle, from crafting engaging presentations to negotiating contracts and delivering comprehensive end-of-year reviews.
• Maximize Client Growth: Cultivate and expand your client portfolio, driving renewals and upselling opportunities.
• Be a Key Team Player: Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, partners, and athletic departments to foster strong, collaborative relationships.
• Stay Ahead of the Game: Remain at the forefront of sports sponsorship trends and adapt swiftly to industry shifts and emerging opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven Sales Experience: 2+ years of sales success, demonstrating your drive and capability.
• Sports Marketing Expertise: Demonstrated ability to sell integrated sports marketing partnerships, including signage, radio, social, and digital elements.
• Negotiation Mastery: Exceptional negotiation skills, enabling you to influence key stakeholders and close deals.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding presentation, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Digital Savvy: Deep understanding of digital marketing strategies and tactics, including social, content, banners, mobile, retargeting, websites, and analytics.

About the Role

Audacy ESPN 92.9 is seeking a dynamic Sports Sales Pro to join our all-star team! If you're ready to combine your passion for sports with a rewarding career, this is your opportunity!

Benefits

We've got you covered with a comprehensive benefits package. Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Pay

Seriously Competitive Pay! Base salary + bonuses that reward your hard work.

Schedule

Flexible Time Off lets you take the time you need, when you need it.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Memphis, TN

Work Arrangement

On-site/Hybrid

EEO Statement

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.